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happy about the huge commitment of russia and the russian government to the united nations in general but also to the general assembly because you could imagine that those countries who are permanent members of the security council invested with the toll in the security council could live a little bit aside a general assembly and as the president of the jan simply please this is good news if you made not be spectacular but it's good news for the general assembly and all the members of our organization that russia is strongly committed to all our fundamental activities and our bodies this is this year have mentioned more than once during the sense of you that i am the head of the general assembly in the security council that the responsibilities are different that will please help me and maybe enlighten our our views how would you define the role of the presidents of the general said because everybody everybody knows knows the leader of the united nations people know that there is the security council but the president of the general assembly you prefer to be like in the shadow or is t
happy about the huge commitment of russia and the russian government to the united nations in general but also to the general assembly because you could imagine that those countries who are permanent members of the security council invested with the toll in the security council could live a little bit aside a general assembly and as the president of the jan simply please this is good news if you made not be spectacular but it's good news for the general assembly and all the members of our...
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named after the game feeling already quite in a spotlight but it is clear that the united nations are getting their visibility is specially to the secretary general who can be called. even if come. on always a bit risky but who can be compared to be the c.e.o. that means the one who has to mention the whole enterprise the whole organization while the general assembly is the body that could be compared to the board and the general assembly is in charge of the charter the general assembly elects the secretary general and the general assembly nominates or elects the nonpermanent members of the security council but our charter is very clear about the role of the security council the charter says that what peace and security is concerned it's the security council or as soon as the security council has taken up the matter it's no longer a matter for the journalist simply and one important difference between the two bodies or is that the security council can take the decisions measures which are compulsory for the members so if there are sanctions like in the case of libya which are decided
named after the game feeling already quite in a spotlight but it is clear that the united nations are getting their visibility is specially to the secretary general who can be called. even if come. on always a bit risky but who can be compared to be the c.e.o. that means the one who has to mention the whole enterprise the whole organization while the general assembly is the body that could be compared to the board and the general assembly is in charge of the charter the general assembly elects...
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let's speak with mat walls of the united nations in new york. some are saying that it may be too late. >> yes, exactly. i think the feeling here tonight is that, since the four british and the french and the americans forced the hand of the u.n. security council, they dared them to veto this resolution. of course, we do have 10 in favor out of 15, but there were five key extensions. they have grave doubts as to exactly how to consider this resolution, this use of force. you have to go back to 1991, to the gulf war, to get a resolution that had this much opower in it. there are already those who are saying, if you look at the position of germany, for example, there is not enough detail in this resolution to guarantee the desired affect to protect individuals. >> do you have more details of what is in the resolution apart from the no-fly zone? >> yes. it is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities by the gaddafi forces. it is calling for an immediate ban on all libyan-owned air force around the country. to some degree, there is a great se
let's speak with mat walls of the united nations in new york. some are saying that it may be too late. >> yes, exactly. i think the feeling here tonight is that, since the four british and the french and the americans forced the hand of the u.n. security council, they dared them to veto this resolution. of course, we do have 10 in favor out of 15, but there were five key extensions. they have grave doubts as to exactly how to consider this resolution, this use of force. you have to go...
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last night the united nations security council agreed that resolution. immediate establishment of a ceasefire and a complete end to violence and all attacks against, and abuses of, civilians." it establishes "a ban on all flights" in the airspace of the -- of libya in order to help protect civilians" and authorizes member states to take "all necessary measures to enforce compliance with the ban." crucially, it says this in paragraph four. it also "authorizes member states, acting nationally or through regional organizations and or arrangements, and acting in co-operation with the secretary general, to take all necessary measures, to protect civilians and civilian populated areas under threat of attack, including benghazi." mr. speaker, the resolution both authorizes and sets the limits of our action. specifically, it excludes an occupation force of any form, on any part of libyan territory, which was a clear agreement between all the sponsors of the resolution, including the uk, and of course, also the arab league. i absolutely believe this is the right
last night the united nations security council agreed that resolution. immediate establishment of a ceasefire and a complete end to violence and all attacks against, and abuses of, civilians." it establishes "a ban on all flights" in the airspace of the -- of libya in order to help protect civilians" and authorizes member states to take "all necessary measures to enforce compliance with the ban." crucially, it says this in paragraph four. it also "authorizes...
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united nations evacuated all international staff from the end of february. because of security concerns there are certain internal protocols that require united nations staff to be out of the country and this is what happened at the end of february in cairo just because the communications are good there and we have a regional office in cairo it's temporary think. i don't know how long it will last but as i've heard how it is today but as far as i understand the international committee of the red cross returned to benghazi to resume its humanitarian work are you planning to follow the suit international committee of the red cross had been in the eastern part of the country. the united nations launched the needs assessment to eastern part of the country including benghazi that took place maybe three weeks ago. of course we are considering all options however for the united nations to be back in any part of libya you have to do first the security assessment which is being prepared now and of course we have to go and see with our own eyes because there is no int
united nations evacuated all international staff from the end of february. because of security concerns there are certain internal protocols that require united nations staff to be out of the country and this is what happened at the end of february in cairo just because the communications are good there and we have a regional office in cairo it's temporary think. i don't know how long it will last but as i've heard how it is today but as far as i understand the international committee of the...
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nations where you're trying i graciously i think the united nations may have to i mean that's part of their mission that's part of the security council's mission if people are being massacred anywhere that's why we have a security council that's why we have article forty two of the in the security in the you in charter it says you can authorize that means forty one people who were killed in yemen today for instance i drive by the exactly the same sort of measures in yemen as well as bahrain is one of saudi arabia soon we're going to be deeply enmeshed through out the middle east but i think the big question we really have to come back and look at is a question of process within the united states within the united states there's all this happened because barack obama goes to the security council and gets a resolution and the united states under the u.s. constitution the war powers are very carefully divided between congress and the united states and following not only the law but our historical practice the president has sold the case for going to war and no make no mistake about it th
nations where you're trying i graciously i think the united nations may have to i mean that's part of their mission that's part of the security council's mission if people are being massacred anywhere that's why we have a security council that's why we have article forty two of the in the security in the you in charter it says you can authorize that means forty one people who were killed in yemen today for instance i drive by the exactly the same sort of measures in yemen as well as bahrain is...
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why did the united nations refuse colonel gaddafi's offer to talk about a ceasefire? it was not that long ago. >> the united nations wanted attacks on civilians to stop. there will be talks on friday. the african union headquarters. the un secretary general told me that at those talks there will be representatives from the rebels and the libyan government. there will be opportunities for those talks to happen. >> thank you very much indeed. away from libya, the syrian president has ordered the release of all people who have been detained during the recent unrest. the government says that they will look for a legitimate means to meet the demands of the protesters. >> shocking scenes on the streets. the troubles of the city at the center of a week of protests. demonstrators shot down by unseen and gunmen. these images were posted on social network sites. people in the city blamed the security forces for the killings. this protester's says, run, run. stay on the ground. do not move. nobody is lifting a finger. at least 45 people were killed. these figures cannot be verif
why did the united nations refuse colonel gaddafi's offer to talk about a ceasefire? it was not that long ago. >> the united nations wanted attacks on civilians to stop. there will be talks on friday. the african union headquarters. the un secretary general told me that at those talks there will be representatives from the rebels and the libyan government. there will be opportunities for those talks to happen. >> thank you very much indeed. away from libya, the syrian president has...
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of suspending libya from the united states human rights -- united nations human rights council. >> it was the human rights council in geneva that request that libya be suspended from the body. it was up to the general assembly here in new york to actually do so. the fact that it did is unprecedented. it deepens the international isolation fiji -- facing muammar gaddafi. it was carried without debate. representatives did stress that this is a temporary move. generally, this decision is being held as a strong one. sending a strong signal to colonel khadafy. -- gaddafi. >> john galleon note is accused of -- galliano is accused of making anti-semitic remarks. the houses of people and yemen have been on the streets of the capital for another date to demand for the resignation of their president. they're angry about the deaths of four people. >> the opposition said this was the biggest protests in yemen so far. thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of the capital, calling for the president to step down. he has been facing daily protest since the reform antony's yet and -- perform in
of suspending libya from the united states human rights -- united nations human rights council. >> it was the human rights council in geneva that request that libya be suspended from the body. it was up to the general assembly here in new york to actually do so. the fact that it did is unprecedented. it deepens the international isolation fiji -- facing muammar gaddafi. it was carried without debate. representatives did stress that this is a temporary move. generally, this decision is...
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the united nations warns of a humanitarian crisis. united states is beefing up its military presence in the region, and in other news, the united nations suspends libya from the human rights council. >> below, i might emily. welcome to the program, broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and elsewhere around the globe -- i am mike embley. drought in china as the country's economy steams ahead. can the water supply keep pace with the change. >> welcome to benghazi, libya's second-largest city. we have heard bursts of gunfire. there is still uncertainty here, mixed with a sense of celebration. this is still very much a divided country. colonel gaddafi is holding on, but even the capital is not under his control, as we have been finding out. >> gaddafi supporters were in town to wave off a convoy to benghazi. they say his authority will be restored. >> forever, forever. >> the power of the regime is concentrated in the capital. gaddafi has genuine support here. people would not be out on the streets like this if they thought there was
the united nations warns of a humanitarian crisis. united states is beefing up its military presence in the region, and in other news, the united nations suspends libya from the human rights council. >> below, i might emily. welcome to the program, broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and elsewhere around the globe -- i am mike embley. drought in china as the country's economy steams ahead. can the water supply keep pace with the change. >> welcome to benghazi, libya's...
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is the united nations security council prepared to do that? >> this is, i think, the important element is to protect the civilian population. this is why. first a cease-fire, and talk-- allow measures to protect the civilian population. >> rose: it seems to me that both of you are saying qaddafi has lost his legitimacy. you want him out of the country but the only option he has is either to fight or to leave? >> yes, yes. >> we prefer him to leave. >> yes. >> we prefer him to leave, yes, exactly. >> rose: would you grant him safe passage to get out? >> i don't know, really. i should say we are in a very serious moment because we are starting-- we are going to start a military intervention, and as you know, when you start a military intervention you really don't know what is going to happen the hour after. >> rose: what are the risks that could take place here. >> my minister was the only minister coming especially to new york for voting the resolution, and he met the french press and one of the first questions was, you know, when there are air
is the united nations security council prepared to do that? >> this is, i think, the important element is to protect the civilian population. this is why. first a cease-fire, and talk-- allow measures to protect the civilian population. >> rose: it seems to me that both of you are saying qaddafi has lost his legitimacy. you want him out of the country but the only option he has is either to fight or to leave? >> yes, yes. >> we prefer him to leave. >> yes. >>...
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a but i to ask you we look at this resolution that was passed by the united nations security council and it's open ended so where we can where the united nations security what i'm saying is the people that are implementing it right now the united states and and primarily nato countries they can say there's no there's no deadline for us to achieve what we want to achieve so i mean the at this point the united states and nato are not satisfied with the outcome because it as we speak right now in things are changing very quickly in the country there's a stalemate right now i wouldn't call it quite a stalemate but i. certainly i haven't heard quite the triumphal language that you quoted at the beginning my understanding is is that commanders are speaking positively saying things are moving in the right direction they've certainly degraded could our fees defenses tremendously but that that that fulfilling the mission is really some some days or even weeks away in general i'm sort of a fan of ok but can i ask you what is the success what is success in your mind in this campaign what is suc
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says any decision to impose a no fly zone should be made by the united nations. rebels forced another onslaught as gadhafi's forces release more attacks. more details on the united about the decision of a no fly zone. our u.n. correspond cent in new york for us. >> the security council talked about a no fly zone but only generally as part of a broader talk. the emphasis is very much on contingency planning so we can move quickly if the need arise. we have to see if the increase in fighting and the government bombardment will have any impact on views here. at the moment we can expect opposition if the resolution gets to the security council. on the one hand you have countries opposed to any military intervention and the russians made themselves quite clear. on the other hand you know countries that are aware of backing one side of a civil war that could look like they are supporting regime change. there are african states that are quite weary about that. and even those countries that have been most aggressive about exploring the options of a no fly zone, such as b
says any decision to impose a no fly zone should be made by the united nations. rebels forced another onslaught as gadhafi's forces release more attacks. more details on the united about the decision of a no fly zone. our u.n. correspond cent in new york for us. >> the security council talked about a no fly zone but only generally as part of a broader talk. the emphasis is very much on contingency planning so we can move quickly if the need arise. we have to see if the increase in...
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they are mystified that the united nations cannot see that. >> what about the united nations? >> i hate the united nations. i hate britain. i hate france. i love libya. i love libya only. >> we are ready to give our lives for muammar gaddafi and for libya. >> the more intense fighting becomes, the more intense their loyalty to gaddafi. >> when they speak of the international community, they speak in different towns. >> the vote last night at the un has changed this conflict. it authorizes air strikes against ground troops, like these on the front lines, should they attack civilians. the libyan government does not want that, so, in contrast to what it says to the libyans, it said this today to the international community. >> therefore, libya has decided to have an immediate cease-fire, and the stoppage of all military operations. >> only yesterday, colonel gaddafi said his men were coming to benghazi. those who resisted would be shown "no mercy." has he changed his mind? president obama has spelled out what gaddafi must do to prove he is serious. >> he must got his troops from
they are mystified that the united nations cannot see that. >> what about the united nations? >> i hate the united nations. i hate britain. i hate france. i love libya. i love libya only. >> we are ready to give our lives for muammar gaddafi and for libya. >> the more intense fighting becomes, the more intense their loyalty to gaddafi. >> when they speak of the international community, they speak in different towns. >> the vote last night at the un has...
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nations security council and we have events playing out in libya so david hartman if i can go to you in london how have things gone so terribly wrong over the last ten days two weeks when back two weeks ago there was a lot of pressure. there were people in the west saying they must be u.s. and its allies most intervene in the arab league says yesterday should be a no fly zone and then there was no decisive move and now is the united nations security council wants to sit down and hash out some kind of deal the end game in libya already appears to almost have been played out is that be whatever elements of the opposition are there now are really finding themselves and in by it looks like a reinvigorated libyan military force and its leader. well i think it's probably important to stress that even though you got it was very much on the back first about sundays ten days ago he was never really basic and i think you know he sort of major a stronghold in shipley. other places and other towns that were he knew would be loyal to him and he clearly harbored a lot more military equipment none.
nations security council and we have events playing out in libya so david hartman if i can go to you in london how have things gone so terribly wrong over the last ten days two weeks when back two weeks ago there was a lot of pressure. there were people in the west saying they must be u.s. and its allies most intervene in the arab league says yesterday should be a no fly zone and then there was no decisive move and now is the united nations security council wants to sit down and hash out some...
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nations when the situation goes out of control of the united nations we all know that bad things usually happen in africa and the mechanism or consultations in the united nations should be really very professional and should not be emotional of course there are good guys and bad guys in every country but we have to think about the future of the people and we know that any military clashes in african trip countries very often grow into civil war and the total. and. you know uncontrolled bloodshed and ethnic cleansings we should not repeat the mistakes of the past well you mentioned the good guys and the bad guys this is this is the american way to deal with people to political regimes around the world and as a matter of fact the good guys can become bad guys and advisors and kentucky this is politics the used to be that guy that he became the good guy and the families he's the bad guy and once again right now ok now this is hypocritical but the. this isn't their business policy there isn't the canyon that russia russia's policy is quite different that we we turned we have a tendency in th
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the united nations said they will do anything to help japan after the earthquake. the organization will do all it could to organize humanitarian assistance. >> for by the images coming from japan this morning, therefore, i want to express my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government. and those that lost family and friends. japan is one of the most generous and strongest human factors -- benefactors coming to assistance the world over. in the united nations stands by the people of japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time. we will be watching as the aftershocks are felt in the pacific and southeast asia. under the leadership of prime minister, and the solidarity of the international community, japanese people and government will be able to overcome this difficult time has soon as possible. >> that was the secretary general of the united nations. had to our web site. you will find extraordinary pictures. also get an eyewitness account hall, minutes after the country pose the biggest ever q
the united nations said they will do anything to help japan after the earthquake. the organization will do all it could to organize humanitarian assistance. >> for by the images coming from japan this morning, therefore, i want to express my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government. and those that lost family and friends. japan is one of the most generous and strongest human factors -- benefactors coming to assistance the world over. in the united...
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ambassador to the united nations, susan rice. she spoke to reporters for about 20 minutes at the white house before the daily briefing. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. as i mentioned this morning, we have with us today the united states ambassador to the united nations, susan rice. she was just in a meeting with the president and the un secretary general. i would like her to speak about that meeting and she will take some questions from you. i will step aside. >> thank you very much. good afternoon, everyone. i want to start by giving a brief read out of the president's meeting with u.n. -kiretary general bankin andn moon. the un has played a positive and important role in efforts to end the bloodshed there and hold the gaddafi regime accountable and support the libyan people. in libya, the united nations is demonstrating the indispensable role that can play in advancing our interest in defending our values. they expressed their concern about the escalation of violence at the ivory coast and the need to enable the presid
ambassador to the united nations, susan rice. she spoke to reporters for about 20 minutes at the white house before the daily briefing. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. as i mentioned this morning, we have with us today the united states ambassador to the united nations, susan rice. she was just in a meeting with the president and the un secretary general. i would like her to speak about that meeting and she will take some questions from you. i will step aside. >> thank you...
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they are serving to uphold the will of the international community, including the united nations. in their service, i believe there will have the support of the whole house. >> prime minister,. >> let me try and answer all the questions that he has put. in terms of the time scale, the issue is this. the security council resolution is absolutely clear in the first paragraph that there should be a stop of the dock the's attack on his people. if that does not happen, consequences will follow end all military action and measures -- we are able to do that on a time scale that i believe will be effective. in terms of our broader strategy, what we believe we need is a transition towards a more open society and towards a better democracy. we have to be clear about our a im. this is about protecting people and saving lives. this is not about using the garment of libya. that is an issue for the libyan people. in terms of mercenaries, this is included in the u.s. security council resolution. i think that is welcome. -- in the u.n. security council resolution. i think that is welcome. in term
they are serving to uphold the will of the international community, including the united nations. in their service, i believe there will have the support of the whole house. >> prime minister,. >> let me try and answer all the questions that he has put. in terms of the time scale, the issue is this. the security council resolution is absolutely clear in the first paragraph that there should be a stop of the dock the's attack on his people. if that does not happen, consequences will...
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nations but quickly the united states has emerged at the forefront so you have to wonder with so many cars at stake what is justifying this role for the u.s. despite claims from the top of the humanitarian intervention people from the streets. to the pundits don't buy it the u.s. mission is to keep dasi from having any influence on the world price peak oil expert michael rupert says the real reason for the bloodshed all boils down to the one point five million barrels of oil a day coming from libya which the west simply cannot afford to lose you can't take any sort and not expect the price to go up dramatically for everybody on the planet but not everyone's taking a hit in the pocket conflict is good for some of the most powerful u.s. corporations and military contractors they have made literally super profits spectacular profit off of the wars in iraq and afghanistan so it won't be any different in terms of the war in libya but every news story and destroying military equipment in in libya opens up markets for more american british. arms sales in the world justifying perhaps for some
nations but quickly the united states has emerged at the forefront so you have to wonder with so many cars at stake what is justifying this role for the u.s. despite claims from the top of the humanitarian intervention people from the streets. to the pundits don't buy it the u.s. mission is to keep dasi from having any influence on the world price peak oil expert michael rupert says the real reason for the bloodshed all boils down to the one point five million barrels of oil a day coming from...
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i want to start now with the situation in libya as we told you yesterday the united nations approved resolution to impose a no fly zone there moammar gadhafi has called for a cease fire was unclear what that actually means as reports of violence continue to come out of libya and now we're hearing reports that france and great britain may be getting ready to send planes to the area even sooner than expected will start off with an inside look for martys policy or. what circuit hearing that rebels feel it's a little more than a contradiction they simply do not believe the gadhafi regime they say that they will not heed the ceasefire call it point to the fact that clashes still continue in the east of the west of the country we know that in the town of misrata which is some two hundred kilometers from benghazi which is a rebel stronghold there were receiving reports of people who have been killed among them children passions that also continue in the town of ajdabiya which is a little bit closer to benghazi we've heard unconfirmed reports that there have been two explosions outside the c
i want to start now with the situation in libya as we told you yesterday the united nations approved resolution to impose a no fly zone there moammar gadhafi has called for a cease fire was unclear what that actually means as reports of violence continue to come out of libya and now we're hearing reports that france and great britain may be getting ready to send planes to the area even sooner than expected will start off with an inside look for martys policy or. what circuit hearing that rebels...
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if intervention is necessary it should be the collective action of the united nations and this might not be a bad thing because the united nations was created in an effort to maintain peace and if there were actual war and violence against the populations you know there's going to be intervention and i think people who care about this country should insist that the solution be taken at the united nations not in the white house and not at brussels at nato headquarters i mean for you all know how decisions are made or is that really matter well but part of the problem in the countries we're watching in the middle east now is that the institutions of democracy have been so guarded and attacked over the last decades by the despots in power that it will take generations to build those institutions but in the same way the u.s. relationship with these countries has been so heavily dependent on military and national security relations that it has distorted our relations and so we talk a good game in the united states of support for democracy but we've really been supporting stability in supp
if intervention is necessary it should be the collective action of the united nations and this might not be a bad thing because the united nations was created in an effort to maintain peace and if there were actual war and violence against the populations you know there's going to be intervention and i think people who care about this country should insist that the solution be taken at the united nations not in the white house and not at brussels at nato headquarters i mean for you all know how...
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on monday i'm being told that it will be a not a meeting of the united nations security council that will be held this coming thursday to discuss these latest developments and the latest operations on the ground what is also sending alarm bells is that we are hearing from rebel leaders as they advance waste words to try and recapture some of the towns and some of the cities that they've lost their cool in the international community for more cover so people are just time valvular just how long is the international community keep going to provide this kind of at and what will be the continuous climb up civilians more people on the ground becoming increasingly alarmed that innocent people are going to be killed. well. the u.s. backed military intervention is a direct consequence of the behavior of libya's leader moammar gadhafi however he was critical of the bombing saying the no fly zone should be used only to protect civilians and bring about peace. more on russia's assessment of the invents unfolding in libya. president to be to be made very of said that although russia's initial re
on monday i'm being told that it will be a not a meeting of the united nations security council that will be held this coming thursday to discuss these latest developments and the latest operations on the ground what is also sending alarm bells is that we are hearing from rebel leaders as they advance waste words to try and recapture some of the towns and some of the cities that they've lost their cool in the international community for more cover so people are just time valvular just how long...
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the situation has reached crisis point according to the united nations. they are struggling to cope with the influx of people. countries where you sent this report -- they sent this report. >> we want to leveave, they chant. out of libya, but not yet safe in tunisia. this crossing opint -- point has been overwhelmed by a tide of humanity. more than 70,000 people so far and counting. the vast majority of them are migrant workers for countries like egypt. many are exhausted and the sec. they have been traveling for days to get here. fleeing from the terror and the turmoil that is libya. >> there has to be massive effort by not just one country, but easing the situation a little bit. governments have to take action right now. >> many end up sleeping rough on the roadsides. for the fortunate few, there is a transit camp set up by the tunisian army. these people are living like refugees, but one of them said it would have been worse to stay in libya. >> [unintelligible] >> the united nations refugee agency has called for an area of the evacuation. so that all
the situation has reached crisis point according to the united nations. they are struggling to cope with the influx of people. countries where you sent this report -- they sent this report. >> we want to leveave, they chant. out of libya, but not yet safe in tunisia. this crossing opint -- point has been overwhelmed by a tide of humanity. more than 70,000 people so far and counting. the vast majority of them are migrant workers for countries like egypt. many are exhausted and the sec....
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people in ben gazi are cheering the united nation's resolution because they're afraid of your father's forces? >> of course not. we are receiving on our tv every day hundreds of calls and people are crying saying please, come liberate us from this nightmare. people are not happy there. >> tonight, they are celebrating. overjoyed that the united nations has finally voted to impose a no-fly zone over the territory and the freedom they are fighting for. this resolution demands an immediate cease-fire. >> and a complete end to violence and attacks against civilians. >> reporter: this evening, the u.n. security council voted in favor of a resolution that would take all measures necessary to protect civilians. >> translator: the resolution is adopted. >> reporter: a the forces opposed that gadhafi has been begging the international community for weeks now. >> he killedxd our brothers. he killed our family. >> reporter: the uprising against the dictator how has ruled libya for 42 years began last month and spread rapidly through the east of the country with the opposition taking control of th
people in ben gazi are cheering the united nation's resolution because they're afraid of your father's forces? >> of course not. we are receiving on our tv every day hundreds of calls and people are crying saying please, come liberate us from this nightmare. people are not happy there. >> tonight, they are celebrating. overjoyed that the united nations has finally voted to impose a no-fly zone over the territory and the freedom they are fighting for. this resolution demands an...
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security council. >>> the united nations says about 1 million people in libya and neighboring areas would need emergency aid because of the ongoing violence in the country. u.n. aid officials and emergency relief coordinator valerie amos made an appeal at a news conference in geneva on monday. they asked the international community for $160 million in humanitarian aid. they said so far some 210,000 people have fled libya since fighting erupted last month. the officials also noted that those still in the country are suffering from shortages of food and medicine. the libyan government agreed on sunday to let a u.n. team of experts in the country to monitor the situation and carry out aid activities. the u.n. plans to send a special envoy to discuss humanitarian aid as early as this week. >>> egypt and tunisia have sworn in new cabinet ministers, replacing figures linked to their former governments toppled by massive anti-government protests. on monday egypt's military rulers swore in a 28-member cabinet headed by prime minister essam sharaf, who himself took part in anti-government protests
security council. >>> the united nations says about 1 million people in libya and neighboring areas would need emergency aid because of the ongoing violence in the country. u.n. aid officials and emergency relief coordinator valerie amos made an appeal at a news conference in geneva on monday. they asked the international community for $160 million in humanitarian aid. they said so far some 210,000 people have fled libya since fighting erupted last month. the officials also noted that...
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he said it was only to enforce the united nations resolution. the announcement was made by the speaker. >> the ayes to the right, 557. the no's to the left, 13. so the ayes have it. the ayes have it. >> we explain the debate exposed serious concerns on all sides about the british government's war aims and their exit strategy. >> there was cross party support for the government's involvement in libya and certainly for the u.n. resolution that was agreed. if you look at the numbers, it is a very simple question. if you look at some of the speeches made in the house of commons, the situation is more complex. several m.p.'s expressing rather serious reservations about how britain will get itself back out of this conflict, and what the so-called end game might be, what the aim of the conflict may be and the cost. not all of the answers were given in full, but think they have done two things tonight. one, they have given their support to a conflict that they agree with the prime minister that it is necessary and it has the appropriate legal backing an
he said it was only to enforce the united nations resolution. the announcement was made by the speaker. >> the ayes to the right, 557. the no's to the left, 13. so the ayes have it. the ayes have it. >> we explain the debate exposed serious concerns on all sides about the british government's war aims and their exit strategy. >> there was cross party support for the government's involvement in libya and certainly for the u.n. resolution that was agreed. if you look at the...
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. >> the united nations says the libyan government must declare a cease-fire or face of further action. fighting on the ground continues as forces loyal to the libyan leader bombarded mombasa. welcome to "bbc world news" in the u.k. and around the world. also ahead, syria offers reforms after bitter protests erupt into violence. mourners paid their last respects for elizabeth taylor. >>> after days of disagreement and confusion, nato has agreed to take control over enforcing the no-fly zone over libya. they said the mandates of the alliance would not extend beyond that and there would still be a separate coalition operation. if you hours ago, u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said airplanes from the united arab emirates would be joining the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for these french pilots as they contemplate another mission over libya. france was at the forefront of the diplomatic flight to get a no flight -- a no-fly zone it installed, and now they're actively involved in maintaining it. while their mission is clear, who controls the international mission has been less
. >> the united nations says the libyan government must declare a cease-fire or face of further action. fighting on the ground continues as forces loyal to the libyan leader bombarded mombasa. welcome to "bbc world news" in the u.k. and around the world. also ahead, syria offers reforms after bitter protests erupt into violence. mourners paid their last respects for elizabeth taylor. >>> after days of disagreement and confusion, nato has agreed to take control over...
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all right let's turn out of the situation in libya right now the united nations is meeting to discuss what action if any to take since it appears the proca davi forces are continuing to gain ground and the violence there increases are the correspondent on a start you're going to is live in our new york studio not far from the u.n. and brings us this update on this as everyone understand there should be a vote in just a couple of hours a what are you hearing. well christine certainly quite a few ads are probably being popped at the united nations security council as we speak with so many cooks in the kitchen trying to figure out exactly what how and when they're going to do in libya now we have heard that france has said that a vote should take place today at six pm but this is something that certainly raising eyebrows considering there's no consensus having been found amid members of the security council we know that this entire time france and britain have been pushing for a no fly zone revellers resolution to be established against libya whereas the united states surprisingly has re
all right let's turn out of the situation in libya right now the united nations is meeting to discuss what action if any to take since it appears the proca davi forces are continuing to gain ground and the violence there increases are the correspondent on a start you're going to is live in our new york studio not far from the u.n. and brings us this update on this as everyone understand there should be a vote in just a couple of hours a what are you hearing. well christine certainly quite a few...
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ambassador to the united nations, susan rise. she spoke to reporters for about 20 minutes at the white house before the daily briefing. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. as i mentioned this morning, we have with us today the united states ambassador to the united nations susan rice and was in a meeting with the president and u.n. secretary general and i would like her to speak about that meeting and she'll take questions from you and i'll step aside. thanks. >> thank you very much. good afternoon, everyone. i want to give you a brief readout of the president's meeting with the u.n. secretary general. as you might expect, significant portion of that meeting was devoted to discussing the situation in libya. the u.n. has played a positive and very important role in efforts to end the bloodshed there and hold the gaddafi regime accountable and support the libyan people. in libya, the united nations is demonstrating the indispensible role it can play in advancing our interests and defending our values. we'll come back to libya
ambassador to the united nations, susan rise. she spoke to reporters for about 20 minutes at the white house before the daily briefing. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. as i mentioned this morning, we have with us today the united states ambassador to the united nations susan rice and was in a meeting with the president and u.n. secretary general and i would like her to speak about that meeting and she'll take questions from you and i'll step aside. thanks. >> thank you very...
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to unite in rebuilding the nation from scratch. nuclear crisis is worsening there. u.n. officials are calling a race against the clock. they are calling it that. this morning, the nuclear safety agency has raised the severity level at fukushima daiichi from a 4 to a 5 on a scale where 7 is the equivalent of chernobyl. they are asking u.s. officials for help. military fire trucks including one borrowed from the u.s. have reportedly been able to reach the cooling pool in building 3 with some water this morning. meanwhile, more than 16,000 people have been confirmed dead or missing since the quake struck. now, the latest on the nuclear part of the crisis. >> japanese government officials are cautiously optimistic about the fukushima daiichi power plant in northern japan. they connected the cooling equipment to a diesel generator allowing them to pump sea water in. they expect to have another pump to cool another two. >> the work is continuing to put water into the power plant. at the same time, effort is going on to evaluate the resul
to unite in rebuilding the nation from scratch. nuclear crisis is worsening there. u.n. officials are calling a race against the clock. they are calling it that. this morning, the nuclear safety agency has raised the severity level at fukushima daiichi from a 4 to a 5 on a scale where 7 is the equivalent of chernobyl. they are asking u.s. officials for help. military fire trucks including one borrowed from the u.s. have reportedly been able to reach the cooling pool in building 3 with some...
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united nations. i hate french. i hate arabs. i only love libya and colo0nel g-- colonel gaddafi. >> the more isolated it becomes, the more intense the loyalty to gaddafi. libya alone against the world, proud, and independent. when they speak to the international community, they speak in quite different terms. >> in the only grounds the aircraft, and authorizes air strikes against troops alone. like these on the frontline. the libyan government does not want that. in contrast to what it says to the libyans, it said this to the international community. >> libya has decided an immediate cease-fire. and the stoppage of military operations. >> they said his men were not coming. has he changed his mind? as the threat of force and that enough? president obama spelled out what the colonel would have to do to prove he is serious. >> pull them back. and establish water, electricity, and gas supplies to all areas. humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach the people of libya. let me be clear. these terms
united nations. i hate french. i hate arabs. i only love libya and colo0nel g-- colonel gaddafi. >> the more isolated it becomes, the more intense the loyalty to gaddafi. libya alone against the world, proud, and independent. when they speak to the international community, they speak in quite different terms. >> in the only grounds the aircraft, and authorizes air strikes against troops alone. like these on the frontline. the libyan government does not want that. in contrast to what...
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and what's going on behind closed doors the united nations security council has called an emergency meeting to discuss the developments in libya we're going to have a live report on what prompted this this get together in just seconds. now the international minute military intervention in libya continues to unfold western powers you appear to have tightened their grip on libyan airspace following the latest wave of airstrikes now the ongoing bombardment in the libyan capital of tripoli comes as more forces arrive to take part in operation odyssey dawn but the united states france and the u.k. remain the principal participants among these allies are to polish leader is in tripoli and she joins us now from there with the latest paula good evening to you now what are you seeing what have what have you seen as the solution situation unfolded essentially before your eyes. what about half an hour ago it was a massive explosion here in the capital city of tripoli it sounded like it was coming from the south of the city i cannot see any smoke from where i'm standing at the moment but we are hearing
and what's going on behind closed doors the united nations security council has called an emergency meeting to discuss the developments in libya we're going to have a live report on what prompted this this get together in just seconds. now the international minute military intervention in libya continues to unfold western powers you appear to have tightened their grip on libyan airspace following the latest wave of airstrikes now the ongoing bombardment in the libyan capital of tripoli comes as...
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. >> first, though, the united states secretary general ban ki-moon has said the united nations will do anything and everything it could to help the situation. >> are -- shocked and saddened by the images coming from japan this morning. therefore on behalf of the united nations i want to express my keep -- deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government and most especially those who lost family and friends in the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. japan is one of the most generous and strongest benefit he factors coming to the assistance of those in need the world over. in that spirit, the united nations stands by the people of japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this difficult time. we will be watching closely as the aftershocks occur across the pacific and southeast asia throughout the day. i sin signler hope that under the leadership of the prime minister and the full support and solidarity of the international community, japanese people and government will be able to overcome this difficult time as soon as possible. >> ban ki-
. >> first, though, the united states secretary general ban ki-moon has said the united nations will do anything and everything it could to help the situation. >> are -- shocked and saddened by the images coming from japan this morning. therefore on behalf of the united nations i want to express my keep -- deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the japanese people and government and most especially those who lost family and friends in the earthquake and subsequent tsunami....
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seems to have chosen a weak and see approach hoping the united nations will lead the way with the u.s. unsanctioned invasion of iraq still fresh in mind many fear if support within the international community is not found the u.s. would act regardless of artsy new york well than a thousand reports the white house is now saying it will wait for the united nations to lead the way in dealing with libya. much of the talk we've heard gives the impression that a no fly zone is at the very least still on the table earlier i spoke with robert naiman the diplomacy director at just foreign policy i asked him when it's appropriate to enforce a no fly zone and what could be the consequences of placing one on libya's airspace . international law here is very clear the united nations charter specifies that there are two cases in which armed force is allowed between one united nations member states another the first case is self defense against armed attack obviously libya's has a technique states nobody expects them to detect things it simply is it is approval by the united nations security council
seems to have chosen a weak and see approach hoping the united nations will lead the way with the u.s. unsanctioned invasion of iraq still fresh in mind many fear if support within the international community is not found the u.s. would act regardless of artsy new york well than a thousand reports the white house is now saying it will wait for the united nations to lead the way in dealing with libya. much of the talk we've heard gives the impression that a no fly zone is at the very least still...